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The son of Captain J. P. Pipon, R.N. was born in Kent. | The son of Captain J. P. Pipon, R.N. was born in Kent. He underwent examinations for in July, 1897 and gained entrance to {{UK-1Britannia}}'s term of August, 1897, his 1332 marks placing him eighteenth among the sixty-three candidates accepted as naval cadets.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence." ''The Times'' (London, England), Friday, Aug 13, 1897; pg. 8; Issue 35281.</ref> | ||
Pipon was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 31 August, 1904. | Pipon was promoted to {{LieutRN}} on 31 August, 1904. | ||
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Vice-Admiral SIR James Murray Pipon, K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., O.B.E., R.N. (25 October, 1882 – ?) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Captain J. P. Pipon, R.N. was born in Kent. He underwent examinations for in July, 1897 and gained entrance to Britannia's term of August, 1897, his 1332 marks placing him eighteenth among the sixty-three candidates accepted as naval cadets.[1]
Pipon was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 August, 1904.
Pipon was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 31 August, 1912.[2]
He was appointed to Penelope on 20 November, 1914, where he served under Captain Hubert Lynes.[3]
Pipon was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1915.[4]
He was appointed to Lowestoft on 2 April, 1918 as Flag Commander and for War Staff duties.[5]
Pipon was promoted to Captain on 31 August, 1920.
Pipon was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 20 October, 1932.
Pipon was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 11 December, 1936 and placed on the Retired List the following day.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/91.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/48.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/143.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Francis W. L. Tottenham |
Captain of H.M.S. Delhi 28 Aug, 1922[6] – 9 Oct, 1924 |
Succeeded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
| Preceded by The Hon. Alexander R. M. Ramsay |
Royal Navy Naval Attaché at Paris 15 Jul, 1925 – 20 Oct, 1928 |
Succeeded by Guy W. Hallifax |
| Preceded by Basil G. Washington |
Captain of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign 15 Sep, 1930[7] – 15 Jan, 1932 |
Succeeded by Kenelm E. L. Creighton |
| Preceded by Noel F. Laurence |
Captain of H.M.S. Vivid 15 Jan, 1932 – 15 Jan, 1934 |
Succeeded by Richard H. O. Lane-Poole |
| Preceded by Francis M. Austin |
Rear-Admiral in Charge & Admiral Superintendent, Gibraltar 20 Apr, 1935 – 23 Apr, 1937 |
Succeeded by Alfred E. Evans |
| Preceded by Harold O. Reinold |
Flag Officer in Command, Southampton 14 Sep, 1942 – 8 Jan, 1945 |
Succeeded by ? |
Footnotes
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Friday, Aug 13, 1897; pg. 8; Issue 35281.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 66b.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 370c.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 150.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 835.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1924). p. 232.
- ↑ The Navy List. (July, 1931). p. 266.
